Indians pitcher Jeff Manship is working to earn his way into the team's bullpen for opening day. If unable to do so, he hopes that he'll get his chance at some point this season.

"There's a very, very good amount of good pitchers here," Manship said on Saturday morning. "So, I definitely have my work cut out for me. All I can do is try to go out there and do my best and let them make the decision. If I do get sent to Triple-A, hopefully I've made a good enough impression so they can rely on me when they call me up."

Up to this point in spring training, he is making a good impression from the mound.

"He's had a really good camp," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "I know [pitching coach Mickey Callaway] has really enjoyed his time with him and I think Manny's growing on some people here. That doesn't mean the kid makes the club, but he's definitely opening some eyes."

The 30-year-old has an ERA of 1.50 with eight strikeouts and three walks through six Cactus league games.